Florida House Advances Bill for DEP to Reset Water Standards

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

From The News Service of Florida: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 20, 2013……… With the federal government recently expanding the state’s control over local water standards, a measure is advancing quickly in the Legislature to have the Florida Department of Environmental Protection establish Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle …

Neither House nor Senate Budget Proposals Particularly Good for Ag

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With the recent release of both the Senate and House budget proposals, we take a quick look at how the numbers bode for agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support …

Ag Values

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There are new statistics on agriculture. Everett Griner tells us about them. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle …

EPA Approves Expansion of Florida’s Control Over Water Standards

Gary Cooper Cattle, Citrus, Florida, Forestry, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

From: The News Service of Florida – Florida’s control over water standard levels would expand to nearly all of its waterways under an agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Friday. The deal, which expands upon an agreement reached in November, would give the Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

Commissioner Adam Putnam on EPA Water Quality Agreement

Dan Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement by FL Commissioner Putnam on EPA Water Quality Agreement Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam released the following statement today, after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency agreed to allow Florida to set standards to ensure the state’s waterways are clean and safe. “The agreement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to defer to the State of …

Alabama Now Accepting Specialty Crop Grant Applications

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The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries is now accepting proposals for the 2013 Specialty Crop Block Grant program. Applications are due by May 10. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant …

Old Houses

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Everett Griner talks about how the old farm homes are being restored to their grace and charm of old. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle …

Kindergarten Ag Day Celebrated at North Elementary in Okeechobee

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Next week will officially be recognized as National Agriculture Week and in honor of the celebration North Elementary in Okeechobee, FL, held their second annual Kindergarten Ag Day. The following audio is with Ms Elizabeth Pearce, kindergarten teacher and event coordinator and School Principle Pat McCoy explaining the importance and goals of the event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers …

Colony Collapse Disorder Not the Only Concern for Honeybee Industry

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A lot has been said about Colony Collapse Disorder and the potential impacts it could have on the honeybee industry and the ag sector as a whole. But David Westervelt with the Florida Department of Agriculture’s Division of Plant Industry says CCD is not the only issue concerning the industry. Download Audio For more information regarding honeybees listen to the …

Florida NRCS Nearing Batching Date for Several Initiatives

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

March 15th is the batching date for several conservation initiatives offered by the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service, as District Conservationist Chuck O’Rourke and Josh McElhaney give us the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida …